Frequently asked questions

We submit Clean Truck Check vehicle information and related requests through CTC-VIS. Our service covers reporting only; we do not conduct inspections or emissions tests.

No. A CARB-credentialed tester must perform the emissions test and submit the result. The tester's fee is separate from our reporting fee.

Official certificates are issued directly by CARB once all program steps are met. We handle the heavy lifting for you filing your reporting in CTC-VIS, tracking your vehicle's status, and sending over your official state confirmation as soon as CARB clears your account.

You receive a payment receipt immediately. Our team then submits the reporting in CTC-VIS and emails the registration confirmation, reported status, and any next steps that apply.

The 5-Day Pass provides temporary travel permission for five consecutive days but it is not full compliance. It does not clear a DMV registration hold or resolve a non-compliant status in CTC-VIS. Permanent compliance still requires complete database reporting, fee payments, and emissions testing.

Yes. We can report an additional eligible vehicle under an existing account using the information supplied in the application.

California-CARB.com is an independent third-party reporting service owned and operated by DOT Operating Authority, Inc. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the California Air Resources Board.

Yes, we use industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways to ensure your information and transaction are fully protected.

Yes. Any qualifying heavy-duty vehicle over 14,000 lbs GVWR registered outside California must comply with the Clean Truck Check program when it operates in the state. If your vehicle only enters California occasionally, you can apply for a 5-Day Pass, which allows legal operation for up to five consecutive days per calendar year. Motorhomes registered outside California are not required to register.

Your certificate will be emailed to you as a downloadable document, ready for use or printing.

A registration hold — also referred to as an SB 210 hold — is placed when a vehicle is not compliant with the Clean Truck Check program. To clear it, the vehicle must be registered in the program and receive its Vehicle Compliance Certificate. Once you have the certificate, you need to visit the DMV in person to complete your registration; allow 3 business days after the certificate is issued before you go.